Instructions

  1. Cut celery, carrots, and onion in half; combine vegetables, chicken and next 3 ingredients in a large stockpot.
  2. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or until chicken is very tender.
  3. Bone and shred chicken.
  4. Pour broth through a wire mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding vegetables; return broth to stockpot and add remaining ingredients.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or desired thickness.
  6. Remove and discard bay leaf.